The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and Bloomington police are warning football fans about the dangers of impaired driving.… MORE
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Illinois State Rep. removes traffic stop bill from consideration
A State Representative is no longer moving a bill forward that would have restricted traffic stops.… MORE
Caterpillar reports record-breaking numbers in 2023
By WMBD-TV IRVING, Texas – Caterpillar Inc. announced that it made record-breaking profits in 2023 on Monday. According to Caterpillar, the full-year sales and revenues in 2023 were $67.1 billion. This is up 13% compared to the $59.4 billion from 2022. Caterpillar’s full-year profits were also up to $20.12 per share, this is compared to…… MORE
Normal recognized for bicycle accessibility
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The League of American Bicyclists acknowledged Normal for its continued efforts to make the town more bike-friendly. A Town of Normal news release states that they were awarded a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. It is one of 480 communities recognized for their bike-friendly efforts. “We appreciate this recognition honoring…… MORE
New U of I study suggest need for race improvement in the workplace
Race in the workplace. A new University of Illinois study suggests there’s room for improvement… MORE
Downtown Bloomington coffee shop closes, shifts focus to Downs location
A coffee shop in downtown Bloomington has poured their last cup.… MORE
Seasonal respiratory cases down across the state
According to leaders at the Illinois Department of Public Health, seasonal respiratory cases are down statewide.… MORE
House tax bill seeks to increase affordable housing
By WMBD-TV PEORIA – Two provisions in the bipartisan American Families and Workers Act intend to address the nationwide housing crisis by creating more affordable housing opportunities. The bill will expand and strengthen low-income housing tax credits by reducing bond financing requirements and increasing the amount of credits given to states. The affordable housing provisions come from…… MORE
Tazewell County cyber incident “nearly resolved”, board chairman says
By WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – November’s cyber security incident in Tazewell County left the county in a dire situation internet-wise. However, they are now “95% back” according to county board chairman David Zimmerman. The county’s internal internet, used for things like requesting days off, is still down. Township assessors are also still unable to log…… MORE
Gov. Pritzker shares thoughts on violent crime during rally in Chicago
Violent crime in Chicago is on the way down – double-digit decreases two years in a row.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…